Travellers (2011)
by Michael Davis
DESCRIPTION: three 20-foot high pole-mounted silhouette sculptures of people
Davis' silhouette sculptures serve as site markers and way-finders for three transit stops on Altlantic Avenue. They were completed August 19, 2011 for the Long Beach ARRA Transit Project.
Artist's statement: "Each work is an attempt to create a sense of connection and ownership for the transit user to the site. The works are a familiar wayfaring image, an iconic figure hailing recognition. The figures are stand-ins for all commuters–women, men, children, workers, etc., who travel via public transit. ... The scale, figurative representations, color and minimal straightforwardness add personality and a unique character to each transit stop." - Michael Davis
Davis' silhouette sculptures serve as site markers and way-finders for three transit stops on Altlantic Avenue. They were completed August 19, 2011 for the Long Beach ARRA Transit Project.
Artist's statement: "Each work is an attempt to create a sense of connection and ownership for the transit user to the site. The works are a familiar wayfaring image, an iconic figure hailing recognition. The figures are stand-ins for all commuters–women, men, children, workers, etc., who travel via public transit. ... The scale, figurative representations, color and minimal straightforwardness add personality and a unique character to each transit stop." - Michael Davis
LOCATIONS: 3 locations at Atlantic Ave. transit stops:1) northeast corner of Atlantic Ave. and Columbia St., Long Beach, California, USA2) southwest corner of Atlantic Ave. and Columbia St., Long Beach, California, USA3) northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Willow St., Long Beach, California, USA
NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTICE AVENUE AND COLUMBIA STREET:
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND COLUMBIA STREET:
NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND EAST WILLOW STREET:
